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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

YB08 LVLMOT history

YB08 LVL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,575 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

YB08 LVL was last recorded at 93,575 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 3,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,569 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,006 miles
Average per year
5,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,575 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,575 miles (+3,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,575 miles
    Test number
    602412386044
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass90,569 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,569 miles
    Test number
    699522281871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorated
  3. Fail90,567 miles (+3,342)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,567 miles
    Test number
    939160390888
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorated
  4. Pass87,225 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,225 miles
    Test number
    754327605281
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders
  5. Fail87,222 miles (+5,676)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    600100138395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted outer retaining spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders
  6. Pass81,546 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,546 miles
    Test number
    684862864134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,545 miles (+1,713)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,545 miles
    Test number
    222286891664
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,832 miles
    Test number
    127174832113
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail79,832 miles (+2,553)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,832 miles
    Test number
    150099657815
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both reg blubs out (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass77,279 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    504298350859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,973 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,973 miles
    Test number
    104710582066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,639 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    388863945868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,224 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    498879719826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    470346773199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    596479243753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,839 miles (+22)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    238495695384
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  17. Pass57,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    580533696267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,817 miles (+9,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    993362531168
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass48,234 miles (+10,131)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    335513465146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,103 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,103 miles
    Test number
    249760864453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,986 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,986 miles
    Test number
    536841044076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,218 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,218 miles
    Test number
    515789213270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,788 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,788 miles
    Test number
    516888922223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,910 miles
    Test number
    585479101204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YB08 LVL

When is the MOT due on YB08 LVL?
The MOT on YB08 LVL is valid until 8 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YB08 LVL done?
YB08 LVL was recorded at 93,575 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 5,187 miles a year.
Has YB08 LVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YB08 LVL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on YB08 LVL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on YB08 LVL find?
YB08 LVL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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